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12 Best Indian Curry Recipes: Rich, Flavorful Dishes from Every Region

From creamy butter chicken to fiery Chettinad pepper chicken, these 12 Indian curry recipes showcase the best of regional cooking. Tested by home cooks, ready for your kitchen.

MasalaBear TeamMasalaBear Team
January 2, 20268 min read

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Recipes

Dubai Chocolate Recipe: How to Make the Viral Pistachio Knafeh Chocolate Bar

The viral Dubai chocolate bar broke the internet in 2024. Crispy kataifi, creamy pistachio, tahini, and chocolate - here's everything you need to know to make it at home.

December 30, 20259 min read
Keto-friendly Indian dishes including butter chicken, palak paneer, and tandoori chicken without rice or naan
Guides

Keto Indian Food: Complete Guide to Low-Carb Indian Dishes

Think you can't eat Indian food on keto? You're wrong. Most curries are naturally low-carb - you just need to skip the rice. Complete guide to keto-friendly Indian dishes.

December 30, 20259 min read
Crispy bread chicken cutlets from Farah Khan Fun With Farah YouTube show
Recipes

Bread Chicken Recipe: Farah Khan's Viral Cutlets from Fun With Farah

Learn how to make the viral bread chicken cutlets from Farah Khan's YouTube show featuring Bigg Boss 19's Farrhana Bhatt. This trending recipe blends fried bread, chicken, and spinach into crispy cutlets.

December 23, 20257 min read
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Community

Share Your Recipes Without Starting a Food Blog

Want to publish your recipes online without the hassle of running a blog? Learn how recipe communities let you share, get credit, and skip the SEO grind.

December 20, 20256 min read
Traditional carrot halwa (gajar ka halwa) in a brass bowl
Cooking TipsRecipes

Carrot Halwa Recipe Guide: 4 Methods Compared (Traditional to 15-Minute)

Learn how to make carrot halwa (gajar ka halwa) 4 ways — traditional, condensed milk, Instant Pot & microwave. Find the right method for you + community recipes.

December 19, 20259 min read
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Ingredient Guides

Basmati vs Jasmine Rice: Which is Better for Indian Food?

Using jasmine rice for biryani? Here's why it won't work. Compare basmati vs jasmine rice: texture, aroma, cooking methods, and which one Indian dishes actually need.

December 14, 202511 min read
Two wooden spoons with yellow curry powder and brown garam masala side by side
Ingredient Guides

Curry Powder vs Garam Masala: Key Differences & When to Use Each

Most Indian home cooks don't use curry powder at all. Learn the real difference between curry powder and garam masala, and why you're probably using them wrong.

December 14, 202512 min read
Side by side comparison of golden ghee in a jar and butter on a dish
Ingredient Guides

Ghee vs Butter: What's the Difference? (Complete Guide)

Butter burns at 350°F. Ghee stays stable to 485°F. That's why your tadka keeps failing. Complete guide to ghee vs butter: when to use each and how to make ghee at home.

December 14, 202510 min read
Side by side comparison of butter chicken and chicken tikka masala in bowls
Culture History

Butter Chicken vs Tikka Masala: What's the Difference?

Butter chicken and tikka masala look similar but have different origins, ingredients, and flavors. Learn the key differences and which one to make tonight.

December 10, 20257 min read
Traditional biryani in a handi pot with saffron rice and herbs
Culture History

Regional Biryani Guide

Explore India's most beloved rice dish through its regional variations - from the robust Hyderabadi to the delicate Lucknowi, each biryani tells a story of its land.

December 8, 20257 min read
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Cooking Tips

The Science of Spice Blooming

Discover why toasting spices in hot oil transforms their flavor, and master this essential Indian cooking technique that separates good dishes from great ones.

December 5, 20255 min read
Colorful Indian spices arranged on a wooden board
Culture History

Welcome to the MasalaBear Blog

Introducing our new blog where we'll share cooking tips, explore regional Indian cuisines, and tell the stories behind your favorite dishes.

December 1, 20254 min read